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Working at the Foundation is a Calling
Beverley Fanella, born in the Eastern Cape, studied BPsych (Counselling) at Stellenbosch University and is currently enrolled for MPhil in Higher Education. Her key areas of expertise include...
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Learning from Role Models
The Foundation values Mentoring and considers it to be an integral part of its Personal Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Programme. Mentoring creates a unique opportunity for...
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For the Common Good
The Foundation identifies and encourages individuals who have the potential and appropriate attributes to excel as responsible entrepreneurs. Our reason for being is to develop these future change...
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Foundation Participates in the Global Entrepreneurship Research Network (GERN)
Our CEO, Anthony Farr recently attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit which took place in Malaysia, 11-12 October 2013. With an impressive line-up of international speakers, the Conference...
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Passionate Talent – Carl Herman
When I was recruited into the Foundation I considered it an opportunity of a lifetime. I still do. That call from management with the offer to become an Academic and Personal Leadership Officer filled...
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Scholars Take the Lead
Since the inception of the Foundation’s Scholarship Programme we have grown accustomed to becoming teary eyed whenever we approach the last few months of the year. The months of October and November...
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Head and Shoulders Above the Rest
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) hosts an annual awards ceremony where students’ academic and extra-curricular achievements are recognised. The 12 areas of achievement include a number of...
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Mashokane at One Young World
Mashokane Mahlo (4th Year Candidate Fellow) recently attended the One Young World Summit held in Johannesburg during the first week of October. She recounts some memorable moments of the event and...
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Fellowship 2013 at a Glance
Each year a number of graduating Candidate Fellows are invited into the Allan Gray Fellowship community. This year we were again joined by a diverse group of passionate and creative individuals. The...
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Part of a Global Movement
At the Foundation we endeavour to frame our entrepreneurial activities within a global context. By connecting with world leaders in this field we not only acknowledge our part within a global movement,...
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“Business Matters”– Ron Kamwendo
Ron, the Foundation’s Head of Finance, recently ventured into the heart of the American state best known for Country music, Franklin, Nashville. His mission, however, would not be learning from a...
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Tribute to Madiba
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation joins the entire nation and indeed the world in honouring and paying respect to a life that has touched us all. The passing of former president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela...
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Global Entrepreneurship Education – Zimkhitha Lugodlo-Peter
In October this year Zimkitha Lugodlo, the Foundation’s Association Director, visited Boston, Massachusetts in the USA. She had a packed programme that included meetings with representatives from...
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Announcing Executive Committee 2014/2015 | Association of Allan Gray Fellows
As we mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela, our first democratically elected president, we not only celebrate the gift of his life but reflect on his legacy. This legacy of leadership should inspire us...
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“So little done, so much to do”– Mr Allan Gray
Mr Allan Gray with Year Experience Candidate Fellow Lorne Hallendorff at the UCT Faculty of Commerce – Ceremony II Graduation. Image from UCT. On 13th December 2013, as part of the UCT Faculty of...
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Pumeza Thembakazi Losi – A Gift to the World 31.01.1991 – 30.12.2013
Pumeza Thembakazi Losi31.01.1991 – 30.12.2013 Our Fellow and dear friend Thembi Losi passed away in Mozambique, on Monday, 30 December. Thembi was selected as a Candidate Allan Gray Fellow as a...
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The most important question an entrepreneur can ask themselves? It’s all...
Anthony Farr’s latest blog published on Ventureburn. Every year at this time we are bombarded with numerous articles on New Year’s resolutions and goal setting for the year ahead. And yet the average...
View ArticleNamibian Scholars Awarded for Excellence
The Namibian Ministry of Education recently held an award ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate learners’ hard work during the 2013 National Examination. Two Allan Gray Scholars from Windhoek High...
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Passionate about People Development
by Vuyiswa Doo My passion has always been development, specifically, people development. This stems from the many evenings spent listening to my parents, members of the exile community, and people who...
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New Scholars Join the Scholarship
The Allan Gray Scholarship aims to increase the number of Fellowship applications from high school learners by identifying entrepreneurial talent and financial need at primary school level. Learners...
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